Entertainement

TV Show Review / The White Lotus: Unbridled chaos in lush paradise

It’s all you need to escape this freezing winter.

Shohel Mondol: An actor is born

Shohel Mondol — an award winner at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021 gets nostalgic as we were discussing how he developed his penchant for acting. Mondol claims that he used to be an “introvert” while growing up in the beautiful pastoral set-up of Dhunat, an upazila in Bogura, a major district in Rajshahi division in northern Bangladesh.

Indian media’s continued fascination with Hero Alom – now with Brut India

Hero Alom continues raising his stock internationally.

Anime / Why you should watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a zany, eccentric anime which does everything right.

Opinion / Bangladeshi stand-up comedians can do a lot better

The local stand-up scene has often disappointed, but it can do better.

Why video game adaptations (almost) always fail

Some inherent issues make video game adaptations cursed from the get-go.

Who did it better at Cannes: Aishwarya or Deepika?

Who wore it better at Cannes: Deepika Padukone or Aishwarya Rai?

May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022

‘Acting is my comfort, be it in any medium'

With a grand entrance to the show business through LUX Channel I Superstar 2010, Mousumi Hamid lived up to her inauguration with a bag full of national hits both on TV and silver screen. 

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

The legacy of Avicii lives on

There is only one Avicii, one Tim.

April 9, 2022
April 9, 2022

Viral sensations Bhuban Baddyokar, Hero Alom together in ‘How Funny’

Controversial entertainer Hero Alom and “Kacha Badam” famed singer Bhuban Baddyokar recently joined hands for the track titled, “How Funny”.

February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022

Exploring generational trauma and familial expectations in Disney’s Encanto

At its core, Encanto is a story of a family trying to support each other.

December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021

TV shows that made an impact

Our top picks, curated with love for our readers.

September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021

Red carpet looks from the 73rd Emmy Awards

As gradually things start getting back to normal, the 73rd Emmy Awards was held in-person at Los Angeles after last year’s virtual rendition. Just as seeing our favourite stars walk the red carpet was refreshing, so were there dapper looks.

September 8, 2021
September 8, 2021

Porshi to be a judge on singing reality show 'Young Star'

Talented singer Sabrina Porshi will be one of the judges in singing reality show, “Young Star”, which is set to premiere on RTV with the tagline, ‘Gola Chhere Gao’.

August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021

5 David Fincher Movies You Should Watch If You Haven’t Already

If you’re not familiar with David Fincher’s work, you should be.

August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021

An Introspection, 5 Years of “Blonde”

Five years ago today, Frank Ocean released Blonde into the world.

May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015

Cannes kicks into high gear with 'Mad Max' film

The Cannes Film Festival slips into high gear on Thursday by screening a new "Mad Max" film and firing the starter's gun on its competition for the Palme d'Or prize.